The two John Milton poems, L'Allegro [cheerfulness], and Il Pensi eroso [melancholy], describe the differences between these two moods. Charles Jennens fashioned a libretto from these texts, adding a third part entitled Moderato [moderation]. From the first performance the oratorio was already a great success, a success which continued in later years. This edition is a revised reprint of Friedrich Chrysander's edition. The vocal score and the German singing text are by Helmut Bornefeld.
| Genrer (Fx Pop, Rock, Børn m.m.) | Kor |
| Publisher/Producent | Carus Verlag |
| Bidragydere | Friedrich Hä ndel, Georg(Composer) |
| Sprog | Engelsk, Tysk |